候補(こうほ)

こうほ
noun
candidate, nominee
1. candidate, nominee
A person or thing being considered for selection.
候補(こうほ)に挙(あ)がる。
To be nominated as a candidate.
候補者(こうほしゃ)
Candidate (person).
候補(こうほ)地(ち)
Candidate location.
次期(じき)社長(しゃちょう)の候補(こうほ)として、3名(めい)の名前(なまえ)が挙(あ)がっている。
Three names have been put forward as candidates for the next company president.

候補(こうほ) refers to a candidate, nominee, or potential option under consideration.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 候補(こうほ)に挙(あ)がる: to be nominated, to come up as a candidate
  • 候補(こうほ)を絞(しぼ)る: to narrow down the candidates
  • 候補(こうほ)に立(た)つ: to run as a candidate
  • 候補(こうほ)から外(はず)れる: to drop out of the running

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • 候補者(こうほしゃ): candidate (person)
  • 候補地(こうほち): candidate location/site
  • 候補(こうほ)作品(さくひん): nominated work

USAGE:
Used in both political contexts (election candidates) and everyday contexts (choosing from options like restaurants or travel destinations).

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Added 2026.1.11 17:50 · Revised 2026.3.28 12:50
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